Answers to your questions

Now that we’re going ahead with our new fellowship building……you probably have lots of questions.

When is the last date of use for the current FB?
Sunday June 14th (except for yoga and tae-kwon-do through June 29th).

When does construction begin?
Work crews will start on Tuesday June 30th.Can I take a final walk through the building? Yes. Stroll over during the picnic on Sunday June 14th. Come to the final “good-bye” – on Tuesday June 23rd from 5-7 p.m. and take home a few boxes to store. Building for Fellowship (BfF) is organizing this.

Who’s organizing all of this?
David Kendall and Cheryl Coonahan of the Building Committee (BC) have overall responsibility for the interim planning and move. BfF will be organizing our events throughout the process.

What’s the plan for packing the building?
David Kendall is organizing a “Move Team” which will help pack up and move. Contact him if you’d like to help. We are grateful to the Women’s Alliance that has offered to pack the kitchen.

Where will things be stored?
Boxes will be stored at parishioner’s homes. At the final “goodbye” (Tuesday June 23rd) we will give people several boxes to store at their homes. Furniture will be stored in a portable storage trailer on site.

Can we save anything from the FB?
The new building will reuse some kitchen items. Other items that still have use (but not in the new FB) have been identified; on Sunday June 14th you’ll see a list of items “for sale” plus check the church’s website for the list. Eric Broadbent of the BC is leading the salvage effort and BfF is organizing the sale of any items.

How can I help with the move?
We could use your help packing and moving (call David Kendall); storing boxes at your home (come to the “final goodbye” to get boxes); salvaging items (call Eric Broadbent), or helping with the events (contact Susie Macrae or Cary Browse of BfF).

Will there be a ground breaking ceremony? Yes, after demolition and before construction (late summer). BfF will organize this and send details later.When will we move in to the new building? We hope to move in during February 2010.Where will RE classes and youth group meet? In the Old Library (Hapgood Library at the base of the Common). Parents will receive details later in the summer.

What’s happening to the FB tenants? Tenants have made various arrangements; for example, Evergreen Preschool will occupy space at Devens.

Where will my committee meet since there’s no Parlor? Committee chairs should schedule alternate space with Elinor Stapleton, Parish Administrator. You have three choices: the Bigelow Room (at the back of the sanctuary); the upstairs sanctuary space (next to Liza’s office) or at private homes.

Where will Junior Choir meet? Probably in the upstairs space (next to Liza’s office). Choristers will hear details from Eleanor Toth.Will “Bargains in the Belfry” remain open? Yes, there’s no change to any sanctuary building activities. How can I learn what’s going on during construction? BfF will be creating a “blog” (an online site) that you can check to see photos and keep track of the progress. Go to http://harvarduu.blogspot.comI still have questions. Who do I talk to? Call David Kendall (978-456-3747), Cheryl Coonahan (978-422-2346), or Glen Frederick (978-456-3312)